That was congestive heart failure. It is a short version of hydropsey. I found that on a list of historic medical terminology on-line. But I did not bookmark it. Perhaps you could search for the list. Happy Hunting! Linda > -----Original Message----- > From: amber403@webtv.net [mailto:amber403@webtv.net] > Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 9:24 PM > To: NYWARREN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Dropsy? > > > Hi all! > This is a little off subject, but wondered if someone could help! > My g-g-grandmother, Cordelia (Palmer) Wood, (who lived in Bolton Warren > County) was said to have died from a case of "dropsy". I guess she had > to have her legs up on a quilt, and the quilt got soaked with fluid. Her > legs were "like logs" my Grandmother was told. does anyone know what > this could have possibly been? > > Heather > > >